Are digital goods and services taxable?

When selling digital products, it’s essential to understand how states define digital goods for sales tax purposes. Unfortunately, there’s no universal legal definition. Many sales tax laws were written before digital products existed, meaning they often don’t align neatly with modern offerings. States with sales tax generally apply it to most "tangible personal property" — but an ebook isn’t a physical book, and a streamed movie isn’t a DVD you can hold. As technology advances, today’s products frequently challenge yesterday’s laws. To ensure compliance and to determine the taxability of products you sell, consult with our expert team. We offer sales-tax-as-a-service under our advisory company ES Strategic Advisors.  Contact us to learn more!

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Sales tax is an outsourced service we provide from our advisory company ES Strategic Advisors

We offer sales tax as an outsourced service. Why? You can think of sales tax like your business tax return.  The rules are constantly evolving, there are differences across states, counties, and cities which make it a complex area that should be outsourced. We like to tell clients that every business will have a sales tax accountant like they have an accountant for their business and individual tax returns. You can learn more by visiting our advisory practice at ES Strategic Advisors or contact us to discuss your needs.  

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